On 13–14 October 2026, the GreenFit consortium gathered in Arilje, Serbia, for its 3rd Plenary Meeting, organised by our Serbian partner, Arilje Raspberry (ARA). Bringing together partners from across Europe, the two-day gathering provided an opportunity to reflect on the project’s achievements, exchange expertise and coordinate the next steps towards bringing GreenFit’s innovative digital solutions into real agricultural environments.
With a strong emphasis on practical learning and collaboration, the meeting featured interactive training sessions, discussions on project implementation and a field visit offering valuable insights into the region’s agricultural landscape.
Day 1: Strengthening Collaboration and Bringing Digital Tools Closer to Farmers
The first day kicked off with an overview of GreenFit’s progress, highlighting key achievements, ongoing activities and upcoming priorities across the project.
A key highlight was the interactive “Speed Training – Pilots Meet the Tech” session, bringing together pilot partners and technology providers to explore GreenFit’s digital solutions, exchange practical insights and address questions related to their application in real farming environments.
GreenFit Pilots Meet Technology Providers: Exploring Digital Solutions Together
The discussions continued with hands-on Train-the-Trainers activities, focusing on how to effectively introduce GreenFit’s tools to farmers and local communities. Partners discussed approaches for communicating the benefits of the solutions and worked together to develop and practice short, accessible presentations tailored to different pilot contexts. The day also included an update on the development of the GreenFit Observatory, providing an opportunity to review progress and discuss the next steps for its further development.
These collaborative activities helped strengthen the connection between technological development, pilot implementation and farmer engagement, supporting the project’s efforts to make innovative solutions more accessible and relevant to end users.
Day 2: Preparing for Real-World Testing and Exploring Local Agriculture
The second day focused on strengthening GreenFit’s impact and preparing for the next stages of implementation.
The morning began with a dedicated session on Dissemination and Value Chains, during which partners reviewed ongoing dissemination activities and explored opportunities to further increase the project’s visibility and impact. The session also featured updates on the European Network of Knowledge and a hands-on workshop focusing on agricultural value chains, encouraging partners to exchange insights and explore opportunities to strengthen their development and sustainability.
Learning, Sharing & Collaborating: GreenFit Partners in Action
Attention then shifted to the testing and evaluation of GreenFit’s innovative digital solutions in collaboration with farmers and end users. Discussions focused on coordinating upcoming testing activities, outlining practical arrangements and exploring how feedback gathered in real agricultural settings can contribute to the further refinement and improvement of the solutions.
A highlight of the second day was the field visit exploring Arilje’s raspberry farming sector. Partners had the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into local farming practices, cooperative structures and supply chains, strengthening their understanding of the agricultural contexts in which digital innovation can support farmers.
Exploring Raspberry Farming in Arilje
Conclusion
GreenFit’s 3rd Plenary Meeting concluded with valuable insights, strengthened partnerships and a clearer roadmap for the next stages of the project. Through practical training, collaborative discussions and direct engagement with agricultural realities, the consortium continues working towards the successful testing, adoption and exploitation of its innovative digital solutions.
A heartfelt thank you to our Serbian partner, ARA, for organising the meeting and for the warm hospitality throughout our stay in Arilje!